2016 NEWSMAKER: Jennifer McCormick, new state schools chief
Political newcomer Jennifer McCormick was elected Nov. 8 as state superintendent of public instruction—a surprise to many who expected Democrat Glenda Ritz to keep her seat.
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2016 TOP STORIES: Locally based retailers send CEOs packing
Three major Indianapolis-based retailers struggling with declining sales replaced their CEOs this year as they tried to improve company financials.
UPDATE: Indianapolis Opera leader bows out after less than two years
Kevin Patterson has stepped down at mid-season as general director of the struggling Indianapolis Opera and has quickly been replaced with a new leader.
Lewandowski gets called up to run Indians organization
Lewandowski has scaled the Indians’ corporate ladder while dealing with personal hardships and unexpected business challenges.
International Center promotes vice president to top job
The International Center has looked within to find its first new leader in more than a decade.
Indians promote execs as longtime chairman Schumacher steps down
After his 60th season with the Indianapolis Indians, Max Schumacher has relinquished his roles as chairman and president. Two current executives with the Triple-A ballclub are moving up to fill his shoes.
Addiction-treatment center Fairbanks names new CEO
Fairbanks, an Indianapolis not-for-profit that focuses on treating alcohol and drug addiction, has changed its leadership again, just a year after bringing in a new executive from Ohio.
Pope elevates Indianapolis archbishop Tobin to cardinal
Pressing his campaign to remake the U.S. Catholic church, Pope Francis on Monday tapped Joseph Tobin to replace the Newark, New Jersey archbishop who has been criticized for allegedly mishandling sex-abuse cases.
HHGregg fires merchandising chief as revolving door continues
Keith Zimmerman had been with the struggling Indianapolis-based chain since December 2014. A senior executive said HHGregg has begun the search for a new chief merchandising officer who will "move a little faster" and bring greater creativity to the job.
Indy Reads hires new CEO from Denver
The former CEO of a Denver-based neighborhood advocacy and marketing group started with the local literacy not-for-profit on Tuesday, succeeding longtime leader Travis DiNicola.
WISH-TV general manager exiting as acquisition looms
Les Vann is leaving after two years on the job and as WISH’s parent, Media General, is in the midst of being acquired. He was named “General Manager of the Year” in January by a trade publication.
Former HHGregg chief named CEO at health services firm
Dennis May, who left HHGregg Inc. in February after nearly seven years as CEO of the retail chain, has a taken a new job at a health care company that has plans for regional growth.
Old National Bank names new local chief executive
Mark Bradford has been named CEO of Old National’s Indianapolis Region, replacing Randy Reichmann, who held the position for more than decade.
One more ‘big project’ lures Thomas away from International Center
Joerg Schreiber, who is leading the search for a new president and CEO at The International Center, said Diane Thomas’ reputation and connections in Indianapolis will be difficult to replace.
Red Cross, new CEO adjust to different way of working
Chad Priest took the reins of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross in the aftermath of drastic chapter closures and in the midst of preparations to relocate the Indianapolis headquarters.
Retailer HHGregg takes interim label off Riesbeck’s titles
Indianapolis-based HHGregg officially named Robert Riesbeck president and CEO on Monday. The executive joined the company in 2014 as chief financial officer.
Incoming Lilly CEO pick to focus globally
Dave Ricks will begin guiding the company during a period of relative calm compared with the trying times John Lechleiter navigated during his eight years at the helm.
Lechleiter: Lilly only considered insiders for CEO succession
David Ricks fit the bill for the top job at Eli Lilly and Co. after 20 years with the firm in product development, sales and marketing, and public policy, according to outgoing CEO John Lechleiter.
IPL’s hiring of Sanchez as CEO shows utility ‘embracing change’
Rafael Sanchez, who took over in June as CEO of Indianapolis Power & Light Co., is a decidedly nontraditional pick to lead a company facing big challenges and difficult choices.
Top exec departs CBS4, Fox59 for lead role at WGN-TV in Chicago
Paul Rennie, the top executive at WXIN-TV Fox 59 and WTTV-Channel 4 for almost three years, has been named president and general manager of WGN-TV in Chicago.